Engineering Manager - Endpoint Performance at Crowdstrike

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Python for automation and data analysis across multiple operating systems
General knowledge and understanding of C/C++
Strong understanding of performance characteristics, including CPU utilization, memory management, execution cost and concurrency/threading impacts
Hands-on experience setting up and managing enterprise-scale environments (such as Windows AD, SQL cluster and distributed clusters)
Ability to design reproducible testbeds that mirror customer topologies for accurate performance validation
Proven experience with performance engineering methodologies: profiling, benchmarking, scalability analysis, stress and longevity testing
Experience building and leading teams that deliver system level performance testing

Responsibilities

Provide technical and managerial leadership within the Sensor Quality team particularly around non-functional testing such as Endpoint performance
Drive test strategies, build a tool roadmap, mentor engineers, provide technical guidance and drive quality outcomes
Own performance test roadmap, including design and maintain complex test environments that replicate customer deployments to validate sensor performance under real-world workloads
Drive performance test strategies: automation frameworks, workload generators, telemetry capture and analysis pipelines
Champion initiatives to improve CPU, memory, I/O, disk and network efficiency across platforms
Troubleshoot complex sensor test and tooling issues and champion development projects that will help to improve overall sensor performance while supporting sensor engineers
Support sensor development teams with service level agreements and operational needs
Collaborate with multi-functional teams in various locations

Skills

Performance Testing

Endpoint Security

Distributed Systems

Sensor Development

Telemetry

Cybersecurity

Cloud Platforms

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$468MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Remote-friendly culture

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan

Paid Parental Leave, including adoption

Wellness programs

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.

Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.

Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.

The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.

CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.

Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.

Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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